Investing in Attic Access with Fire Rated Safety

Although each town and city has its own coding requirements, for many it is mandatory that if residents own a house with a garage and wish to access their attic from it, their attic access must be fire rated. The entire garage should be fire rated, and if you have a garage that is such, a non-fire rated attic access would compromise the fire protection of the entire structure. For example, if there were to be a fire that was started in the garage, it would travel up the non-fire rated attic access and expand to the rest of the structure from the attic. To keep your house and family safe, protecting your attic access with a fire rated stairwell is necessary, and Industrial Ladder can provide that safety for you!

Rainbow ProTech Series Attic Ladder

This attic access ladder provides 30 minutes of fire rated protection with a 2” powder coated steel door. There’s also a built-in 2” steel trim, so no additional molding is necessary. It reaches from 8 to 10 feet in length, providing the standard measurements in garage attic access ladders. Additionally, it has the ability to hold up to 350 pounds of pressure, making it possible to carry virtually any object into your attic area. Weather stripping prevents any water or air from escaping or entering and protects the life of the product. For added safety, toe grips, an all steel single piece handrail, and a melamine finish frame are included in the design. Installation is made easier with specialized steel hangers. Stairs are accessed by a pole and hook system and a side spring allows for stairs to raise and lower. To view measurements and other features of this fire rated attic ladder, visit our website.

Fakro Fire Rated Attic Ladder Ceiling Height

This wooden door fire rated attic access ladder is qualified to withstand a fire for up to 30 minutes. This is due to its heavy duty construction, 1 ⅜” thick insulation, and expandable fireproof gasket. It is available in many sizes ranging from 7’2” to 10’1”. When closed, the hardwood surface is aesthetically pleasing, showing no hardware and providing the option to be painted. The locking hatch is made almost invisible, hiding within the construction of the product. It opens and closes with a metal rod, which is included with purchase. The attic access is extra wide and the ladder can withstand up to 300 pounds of pressure, so it makes storage easier moving up and down the ladder. Also included is a red metal safety railing that is installed on the upper ⅓ of the device. Length adjustments are supported with this model, so there’s no need to worry if you think this ladder may be too lengthy for your attic access. Each step provides anti-slip grooves for added comfort and safety. To view all options for sizing and view this product, visit our website.

Fakro Scissor Style Fire Rated Attic Ladder

If a telescoping attic access ladder is what you need or desire, this is the product for you. With a 2 ⅓” thick white finished door, you not only have protection from fire, you have insulation that helps to reduce energy costs. Length options are from 10’10” to 10’6”, but adjustable springs allow for the drop distance of the ladder to be changed when the locking latch is released. The side scissor design doubles as a handrail, taking up less space than the average attic stair. The entire product comes fully assembled, so installation is easy for anyone. Instructions are included, but very minimal tools are required. When not in use, the hardware is hidden to the eye in the closed position.

Attic Access Ladder from Industrial Ladder

Wish to see our entire line of attic access ladders? View our website to choose from a number of different brand names and products available for shipment directly to your door. We provide only the best products rated the highest in safety to ensure our customer satisfaction. Have any questions about the products and services that we provide? We would be happy to help answer any questions or address any concerns! Call us today at 1-800-833-0800 to speak with an Industrial Ladder team member today!

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